Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Western New York

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Mulberry Italian Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1389)

$31 to $50

Italian

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Equal parts restaurant and experience, Mulberry Italian Ristorante is a wonderful option for those who want an authentically delicious meal. Explaining that it may look like the Bronx, but that it tastes like Manhattan, this cozy eatery is just south of the center of Buffalo and offers iconic Italian foods.

Visitors to Mulberry Italian Ristorante can enjoy their lunch or dinner menu items and will find that even some of the standards are far more creative than what they usually encounter. Freshness is also a huge part of the experience, and the caprese is hand crafted each day while the pasta is homemade on the premises. Delicious and comprehensive, the Mulberry Italian Ristorante menu is a delight.

Top review

Lisa

Dined 4 days ago

We had a fabulous dinner. We were moved to a quieter table in the back room. Amy, our server, was absolutely fabulous and made our meal memorable. We will definitely be back.

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4.7

4.7 (32)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Specializing in modern comfort food, Gertie’s in New York provides a vintage country atmosphere that gives patrons a relaxing chance at a fresh breath of air away from the city noise. Recipes change weekly and are influenced by diners from all across the world. Lunch offers specialty comfort items such as baked sweet potato fries, meatloaf, hand made pizzas and sandwiches. Gertie’s is made famous for its baked desserts, offering unique and custom twists on modern delicacies. The restaurant offers such desserts as ganache brownies, carrot cake and scones. Gertie’s gives New York diners a chance to experience the warmth and radiance of country family living, with many patrons returning to see that some of their favorite dishes have been added to the menu. With a certificate of excellence, the restaurant is a fresh step into a vintage home with a modern flair.

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Sheryl

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

We moved to Clarence Center almost a year ago and live just around the corner from Gertie’s. We’ve given it a try a few times in the past, but honestly, we were never too impressed—until now. Last night, we decided to give it one more shot after hearing about the new chef. We’re so glad we did. The food was absolutely exceptional—such a noticeable improvement from our previous visits. My husband had the pork chop, and I ordered the sea bass. Oh my goodness… both were incredible. We left genuinely excited, and we’ll definitely be back. Gertie’s is officially on our regular rotation now!

Hard Rock Cafe - Niagara Falls

4.7

4.7 (453)

$30 and under

American

Niagara Falls

About the restaurant

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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GIANLUCA

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Very nice place close to the Niagara Falls, the personnel was so kind and also the food so delicious. All was rounded of musician objects like one guitar of Jimi Hendrix and others.

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Fresh Beats Menu

Experience

Mother's Day Limited Time Menu

Experience

Live Music Fridays

Waterstone Grill

4.6

4.6 (326)

$31 to $50

American

Hamburg

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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DonaldVIP

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Excellent all around! Quickly becoming our go to place!

42N at The Flats

4.6

4.6 (72)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Buffalo

About the restaurant

42 North at The Flats is home to 42 North Brewing Company’s downtown taproom located in the historic Wurlitzer Flats building. In the heart of Buffalo’s theater district, craft beers and a full bar are complimented by creative and contemporary artisan fare from Queen City Bistro. Whether you are stopping in for a beverage or a full meal, 42 North at The Flats is designed to offer a great experience for all.

Reservations open 6 weeks in advance for bookings

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Kevin

Dined 6 days ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at 42N at The Flats, and I can confidently say it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The first thing that struck me was the vibrant ambiance, which perfectly set the tone for an enjoyable evening. Whether you’re looking for a casual night out or a more upscale experience, 42N hits the mark beautifully. The food and drink selection was impressive, particularly their great variety of craft beers. I indulged in several and was not disappointed. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the pepperoni and hot honey flatbread—it was an incredible combination of flavors that I can't recommend enough. Service was another standout aspect of the evening. Our server was wonderful—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, enhancing our overall dining experience. As for value, the prices were exactly what I expected for downtown dining, making the whole experience feel worth it. Overall, I would highly recommend 42N at The Flats to anyone looking for a fantastic meal in a great setting. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

Mason's Grille 52

4.5

4.5 (1063)

$30 and under

American

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Welcome to Mason’s Grille 52!

Located on historic Main Street in the Village of Hamburg Mason's is a neighborhood gem. The Ayer family has been proud to serve this
community since 2004. Our goal is to continue providing the best possible experience for our guests.

Mason's Grille offers a comfortable, casual, fine dining experience. Our menu succeeds in satisfying everyone. From tasty appetizers such as our Bacon BBQ Wrapped Shrimp and specialty Flatbreads to a variety of freshly tossed salads, homemade soups, mouthwatering sandwiches, chicken wings and delicious dinners such as Macadamia Crusted Salmon, Certified Black Angus steaks and Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops. Even our desserts are delightful!

Our full-service bar features 10 draft beers ranging from your favorite domestic to some of the best local micro and craft brews around. Mason's also has a full martini and extensive wine list .

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Trina

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

One of our favorite regular places to visit. The chocolate martinis are the best and dinner is always great!

Hofbrauhaus- Buffalo

4.5

4.5 (2165)

$30 and under

German

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Hofbräuhaus Buffalo, German Inspired and Locally Owned.

Steps away from the KeyBank Center and Canalside, we are Buffalo's biggest party! Featuring live music, indoor and outdoor dining, Hofbräu Beer brewed on-site, and the best Bavarian cuisine. Hofbräuhaus Buffalo welcomes parties of all sizes!

For events, please reach our Director of Marketing and Events at MC@hofbrauhausbuffalo.com
If you encounter any issues booking your reservation, please call us at 716-939-BEER (2337) for assistance.

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David

Dined 5 days ago

Had a great brunch for the May the Fourth be with you.

The Colden Mill Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (440)

$31 to $50

American

Buffalo

About the restaurant

The Colden Mill strives to make your dining experience unique and memorable, and is located just minutes from Kissing Bridge at 8348 Boston Colden Road. The historic and rustic atmosphere of the once grain mill dating back to the 1830’s, gives the impression of a time to be remembered. We aim to delight our guests with our Contemporary American menu created by award winning executive chef Matthew Webb, highlighting Western New York’s abundant variety of produce and meats. Our casual yet elegant dining atmosphere always welcomes skiers and families alike. While our restaurant offers dinner service Tuesday – Saturday, our two banquet rooms can accommodate parties of up to 50 & 80 guests for parties 7 days a week, and also on or off-premise catering for any occasion.

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Daniel

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

All good , nice ambience , very good service will definitely be back

Aloha Krab

4.3

4.3 (179)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Buffalo

About the restaurant

Unique cuisine offers a dining space to serve some Seafood favorites in our locations. Enjoy different authentic dishes, the friendly service and lively environment. Seafood menu inspired by authentic special flavors and influences, created exclusively for you.

Relaxing unique modern cuisine, with our friendly and knowledgeable staff prepare to ensure an excellent dining experience. Extraordinary specialty, authentic taste carefully selects the freshest ingredients and serving traditional Seafood culinary skills to satisfy your taste buds.

These are more than just words on our menu – it’s our promise that all of the seafood we serve is sourced to the highest standards. Because we believe it’s our responsibility to protect and preserve our oceans and marine life for generations to come.

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Elaine

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

It seems to be a very fun place. Plan to go again soon.

Rainforest Cafe - Niagara Falls USA

4.1

4.1 (23)

$30 and under

American

Niagara Falls

About the restaurant

The Rainforest Café experience is part adventure, part restaurant! View amazing rainforest foliage with tigers, elephants, crocodiles, and gorillas throughout. Enjoy our scratch made entrees, full-service mushroom bar and specialty cocktails. We also have the connected At the Falls Arcade which adds on to the experience. Parking is always free and were located inside Sheraton Niagara Falls.

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Christopher

Dined 6 days ago

Took Grandkids for dinner all employees were very friendly and helpful 1st time at Niagara falls location we are locals was not expecting the same experience as Florida location felt like we were on vacation entire staff was amazing with our grandkids from checking in, wait staff especially Sierra went above and be on helping with a spill and extra effort with the kid's management even stopped by to check on us. If you're a local on on vacation for a great night out with the young ones give it a try you won't be disappointed 😊

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